The 1031 Process
A clear walk through how a 1031 exchange actually runs, from qualified intermediary to the deadlines that decide it.
The 1031 Process
Improvement and Build-to-Suit Exchange
How an improvement exchange lets a New Orleans investor use 1031 funds to build or renovate replacement property inside the 180-day deadline.
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Like-Kind Property Explained
What counts as like-kind real property in a 1031 exchange, what no longer qualifies since 2017, and how New Orleans investors trade across asset types.
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Related-Party 1031 Exchange Rules
Section 1031(f) related-party rules for New Orleans investors, the two-year holding requirement, and the common traps that void deferral early.
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Reverse 1031 Exchange Explained
How a reverse 1031 exchange works when a New Orleans investor buys replacement property before selling, including the parking arrangement and EAT.
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The 180-Day Exchange Deadline
How the 1031 exchange 180-day closing deadline runs alongside the 45-day identification window, and why a tax return due date can shorten it.
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The 45-Day Identification Period
How the 1031 exchange 45-day identification window works, and the three-property, 200%, and 95% rules a New Orleans investor picks between.
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The Qualified Intermediary Role
Why a qualified intermediary is legally required in a 1031 exchange, the safe harbor it provides, and how constructive receipt can void an exchange.
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What Is Boot in a 1031 Exchange
Cash boot and mortgage boot explained, how each triggers partial capital gains tax, and how New Orleans investors avoid boot on a replacement purchase.
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